Among the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., the built environment (homes, buildings, roads) accounts for the majority with 51% of total -- 39% for the operation of the buildings (heating, cooling, lighting) and 12% to produce the building materials (cement, glass, drywall and steel).
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Submitted by lchen on Wed, 2008-01-16 21:53. | Tags: business | building | built environment | green building | green business | sustainable energy
